a garage where stolen cars are dismantled so that their parts can be sold separately. Raymond promptly stole it from a church parking lot during Wednesday night prayer meeting and sold it to a chop shop near Tupelo.
Converting existing fireplaces to gas is the least expensive option for homeowners and involves simply inserting gas logs. These nonflammable logs look much like real wood, and come in vented and ventless types. Vented gas logs require a working existing chimney and cost from $300 to $550, according to CostHelper. Ventless gas logs do not need a pipe or chimney and cost from $350 to $600. Installation adds $200 to $350 extra to cover a licensed contractor and a new gas outlet. Another conversion method uses top-vented gas fireplace inserts, which may include fans and thermostats.
Gas-insert fireplaces cost approximately 40 to 45 cents per hour. Fluctuating natural gas and propane prices can affect those averages, but comparisons between gas-log and gas-insert operational costs remain the same. Gas inserts are more cost-effective than gas logs.